This is/was my only “I’ve just gotta have it” piece of brass. a GN. M2 2-6-8-0 erected by Challenger Models…bought it back in 1993 for $1100 which was really high dollar back then, was also my last brass purchase to date though prices for most used brass has either leveled off or in many cases even shrunk. and I’m always looking for that super bargain lol
Agreed that brass seems to be a bit on the high side but have you asked yourself why so high? Because it’s worth something thats why. The workmanship on a lot of those high end expensive brass locomotives is artistic to say the least. I personally don’t see the same appeal in brass diesels but the same argument hold as much water I guess. It’s just the details seem more prevalent on Steam engines more so then diesels. In my o/p the bottom line is you r paying more because your getting more. Sure a lot of the detail on new high end plastic models Broadway Limited, MTH, etc, is fantastic and is almost as nice as some brass models but the real difference is that brass either holds it’s value or goes up in price the same can’t be said for the best high end plastic version. You can always get away with that argument with the wife when she wants to hit you with the rolling pin because you dropped $1500 on a “toy” but show her the facts which are clearly published and watch her change her tune. Now you and I both know we’re never gonna sell or prized locomotives weather they are plastic or brass but you have to admit it may get her off your back and you can justify it to the little voice of distention in the back of your head.